Google rolls out Incognito Mode in Google Maps

Google has
launched a new feature that enables users to open Google Maps in incognito mode.
This feature has already been offered by Google in the Chrome Browser, YouTube,
etc. With incognito mode in Google maps, the search history would not be saved
in one’s Google Account and in Google Maps. It also implies that numerous
activities searched on Google maps or the directions won’t be saved. No
notifications or search history will be seen in the incognito mode as well.
This feature is being rolled out in stages and will reach android devices soon.

WhatsApp has rolled out a feature that enables unlocking
of its app with fingerprint support on Android. The Touch ID and Face ID unlock
features were already present in the iPhone and is now available in Android
devices in order to add an extra security layer.

To enable this feature simply head to the WhatsApp
Settings > Account > Privacy. You will spot a new option at the end of
the list named ‘Fingerprint Lock’. Enable the option to allow the scan prompt
to appear. After this is done, it will ask you several lock options such as
immediately, after one minute or after 30 minutes.

According to reports by International Data Corporation
(IDC), the worldwide tablet shipments for Q3 2019 have a marked growth with
37.6 million units shipped globally. Apple leads the pack with 11.8 million
shipments in Q3 while Amazon.com stood second with 5.5 million shipments.
Interestingly, compared to last year, around the same time, Apple was marked at
9.7 million shipments. The market share of apple is now 31.4 per cent while
Amazon.com is standing with 14.5 per cent. Samsung took the third spot with
4.6million shipments while Huawei followed it with 3.6 million shipments.
Samsung has a share of 12.3 per cent, which is less compared to its last year’s
position with 14.6 per cent. The same is the case with Huawei, which sees a
drop of 0.7 per cent as compared to the same time last year.

Vivo Z1 Pro smartphone has received a permanent price cut
in India on all its variants. The 4GB/64GB model now costs `13,990; the
6GB/64GB model has received a cut of `2000, making its new price `14,990.
Lastly, the 6GB/128GB edition costs `15,990. To recap, this phone features a
6.53-inch Full HD+ LCD screen with a resolution of 62340 pixels x 1080 pixels.
The phone is powered by Octa-Core Snapdragon 712 Mobile Platform with Adreno
616 GPU. This dual-SIM supported phone comes with Funtouch OS v9 based on
Android v9.0 Pie edition. The scope for storage expansion is 256GB with a
microSD card. For selfie and video calling, there is a 32-megapixel
front-facing camera. There also is a 16-megapixel main camera sporting LED
flash, an 8-megapixel 120-degree wide-angle camera and a 2-megapixel camera
with f/2.4 aperture. Backed by 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, this device
also features a fingerprint sensor for unlocking. Its network capabilities
include Dual 4G VoLTE, WiFi 802.11 ac, Bluetooth v5, GPS + GLONASS and Micro
USB. Vivo Z1 Pro is available in phantom black, midnight black and Aurora blue
colours.

Realme has confirmed several phones that will receive the
Android v10 updates. In the Q1 2020, Realme 3 Pro, 5 Pro, X, and XT will
receive this update. Following these will be Realme X2 Pro, Realme 3, Realme
3i, Realme 5 and Realme X2 in Q2 2020. In the Q3 of 2020, Realme 2 Pro will
receive the Android v10 updates. The exact dates of the updates will vary
depending on regions, but Realme has assured that the devices mentioned above
are sure to receive the v10 updates.

LG W30 Pro has been launched in India for `12,490 and is
available in midnight blue colour. The phone comes with a 6.21-inch HD+
FullVision V notch display with a resolution of 1520 pixels x 720 pixels. It
runs on 1.8GHz Octa-Core Snapdragon 632 14nm Mobile Platform with Adreno 506
GPU. The phone has 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, which can be expanded up to 256GB
using a microSD card. This dual-SIM supported phone comes with a 13-megapixel
rear camera with an LED flash, an 8-megapixel 120-degree ultra-wide camera, and
a 5-megapixel depth sensor. There is a 16-megapixel front-facing camera
featuring AI face unlock for selfies and video calling. The phone packs
fingerprint sensor and its network features include Dual 4G VoLTE, dual-band
WiFi, Bluetooth v4.2, GPS & GLONASS and USB Type-C. It comes with 4050 mAh
(typical) built-in battery with Quick Charge v3.0. The device is available from
Amazon India site.